何 (hé) is a fundamental character in the Chinese language, primarily used as an interrogative pronoun, meaning "what?", "which?", "where?", "why?" or "how?". Its precise meaning depends on the context.
It can also be used in rhetorical questions, implying a negative assertion. For example, "何必?" (hé bì?) translates to "Why bother?" or "What's the need?".
Beyond its interrogative function, 何 can serve as a surname.
Furthermore, 何 often appears in fixed phrases and idioms, enriching the nuances of expression in Classical Chinese and modern Mandarin. Its etymology traces back to oracle bone script, depicting a person carrying a load, possibly related to the idea of "bearing" or "what is it bearing?". The exact origin of its interrogative sense is debated, but it is a vital element of Chinese Grammar.
Ne Demek sitesindeki bilgiler kullanıcılar vasıtasıyla veya otomatik oluşturulmuştur. Buradaki bilgilerin doğru olduğu garanti edilmez. Düzeltilmesi gereken bilgi olduğunu düşünüyorsanız bizimle iletişime geçiniz. Her türlü görüş, destek ve önerileriniz için iletisim@nedemek.page